@andrew_lilico Reform peaked but then found it’s impossible to maintain that level of engagement and publicity and interest sort of drifts away. At election time though, it should return
@DrGerardLyons Because Labour politicians come from think tanks, Unions, pressure groups, local government, civil service, charities, quangos and teaching, they think expanding the public sector is growth! Rachel Reeves thought she was growing the economy!
@joshxhowie@ollieparrot The BBC does make some great TV. It just needs to stop having an agenda. It has no mandate to promote political viewpoints or lead public opinion. The problem lies with recruitment. Probably doesn’t set out to be biased but recruitment creates group think
@chatswithem I don’t know enough about these centers, but I think it’s a bit rich using a mobile phone and no doubt enjoying AI feature whilst being critical.
@GeoffreyLean@andyburnham Blinded by your own propaganda. Drilling our own oil provides:
- good jobs
- security of our pipeline supply
- tax receipts from oil itself, suppliers, employers and employees
- balance of payments credits
- reduces unnecessary import transport emissions
@ollieparrot A large standing army and all its trimmings is a waste of time for us, leave that to the continent. Defending the UK means air defence, missiles of every kind, submarines, poundland drones, cyber warfare, military intelligence and ultimately nuclear.
@DanielJHannan JR clearly never used the M6 toll. It’s a monumental waste of resources. Should have reduced traffic on M6 but hasn’t, because it’s too expensive and no faster than when the M6 is clear. Should be toll free, but govt pays by vehicle count.
@Godfrey_Bloom I think pedestrianisation has now become a curse to many towns. Fancy destination towns are fine, but middling market towns suffer because parking is often too remote, inconvenient and expensive. Gloucester quays has good parking, and may explain its success.